Enlisted at the age of 39
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Reverted to Sapper
Appointed temporary Sergeant
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
Relinquished appointment of temporary Sergeant
The Company began the operations to connect old underground quarries in Arras in order to accommodate thousands of soldiers for an upcoming battle
Admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound to the left thigh
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
British Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
Promoted Lance Corporal
Embarked for France
Relinquished appointment of Lance Corporal
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Rejoined the Company
Promoted Lance Corporal
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Promoted 2nd Corporal
Detached to Gas School
Rejoined the Company
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Promoted temporary Corporal
Promoted Corporal
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days Offensive
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Promoted Sergeant
Discharged
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Forfeited 2 days pay by Royal Warrant and reprimanded for absence without leave
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship IonicEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of James Fletcher“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
